The Korean Steak sandwich at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

The Korean Steak sandwich at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., is seen on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

Photo: John Storey, Special To The Chronicle

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The meat for the Korean Steak sandwich is put on a toasted bun at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

The meat for the Korean Steak sandwich is put on a toasted bun at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

Photo: John Storey, Special To The Chronicle

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A couple surveys the menu at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

A couple surveys the menu at Rhea's Deli in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012.

Photo: John Storey, Special To The Chronicle

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Rhea's Deli and Market in S.F.

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Rhea's Deli and Market should sport another name - sandwich specialist, perhaps, or spice specialist.

The deli is known for its popular Korean steak sandwich ($8.99), rib-eye marinated in soy sauce, garlic and ginger, then slathered with chile garlic sauce, house pickled onions and jalapenos, all on an Acme Bread Co. roll. With cheese, if you want.

Other options pay homage to the surrounding streets of San Francisco, including the 18th Street ($7.95) with Buffalo sauced chicken, Muenster cheese, chipotle aioli, bacon and arugula, with house pickles and toppings. That chicken gets a slightly different treatment in the Judah Street ($7.45), with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, spinach and garlic aioli.

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The sandwiches hold up well, so despite the fact that the place closes on the early side, it's fine to grab one for dinner. Note that seating is minimal and that this is in a liquor store. For many, that would mean full service: chips, drink and a great sandwich to boot.